Mary MacFarland
Special Education Teacher
Bolton,CT
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching children with special needs, especially students that have been affected with trauma. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals and special education team to develop accommodations and special techniques to facilitate individual student growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Berlin School District
Berlin, CT
08.2004 - Current
- Developed and runs district wide elementary behavior program
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught and supported multiple subjects to students with learning and emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed schedules for students and multiple paraprofessionals
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading programs.
- Trained in Wilson and Sonday reading programs
- Designed and implemented individualized reward system to encourage positive behavior.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Special Education Teacher
Metuchen School District
Metuchen, NJ
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with a student with severe autism to increase life skills.
- Trained in Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS)
- Consulted with general education teacher to accommodate students with special needs in the classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA 08.1992 - 12.1996
Masters of Education - Special Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ 08.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedAccomplishments
2011 Willard Elementary School Teacher of the Year
2020 Griswold Elementary School Teacher of the Year
2020-2021 Berlin District Teacher of the Year
Team Mentor
Cooperating Teacher
Berlin Education Association Vice President
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Berlin School District
08.2004 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Metuchen School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
Masters of Education - Special Education
The College of New Jersey
08.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clarke University
08.1992 - 12.1996
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